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 BJP denies threat to government at Centre KAITHAL, Oct 7 — There is no threat to the BJP-led central government in the near future despite aggressive postures adopted by certain allies. |
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No service benefit for surplus staff CHANDIGARH, Oct 7 — The surplus staff in the boards and corporations in Haryana appears to be on a losing ground in the present HVP-BJP regime in the state. In its latest policy the Haryana Government has decided to deprive the surplus staff of past service benefits in case of their absorption in service henceforth.There are over 3000 employees in boards and corporations who have been declared surplus by a State Government committee which had been assigned the task of rationalisation and effecting economy in expenditure while absorbing surplus staff of the autonomous bodies in the state. Most of these surplus employees are at present working in the Minor Irrigation Tubewells Corporation, Haryana State Industries and Export Corporation, the Handloom and Handicrafts Corporation and the cooperatives. In fact they are considered to be a burden of legacy of one political set up or the other as the political leaders in every government are keen to appoint their own favourites and supporters in boards and corporations and wherever they can, irrespective of the number of vacancies available. So far there has been no firm policy of the present state government with regard to the surplus staff. Even during the earlier government the surplus staff never had a uniform policy applicable to them. The issue remained open to the wisdom of the rulers at the given time. However the practice was to absorb the surplus staff of one board and corporation in another. As the government was silent regarding any uniformity about their absorption, some corporations gave benefit of past service to the employees absorbed while others did not. As a result of the difference and treatment meted out to them some of the employees who were denied the benefit went to court to seek justice and parity in treatment. A few months ago in a case in the Punjab and Haryana High Court a representative of the State government gave an assurance that the state government was framing a policy regarding absorption of surplus employees. When Fatehabad and Jhajjar were converted into districts, some of the surplus staff of the boards and corporations was absorbed in government service. This again created a discrimination among the absorbed staff. As per the decision of the government the policy of December, 1998, for surplus employees will continue. This will mean that the surplus employees of the boards and corporations will be absorbed only in autonomous bodies and not in government service any more. The government also says that those "surplus employees of boards and corporations who have been already appointed/absorbed in some government departments, as a special case, shall not be entitled to the benefit of their past service (except for the purposes of pay protection) and they will be treated as fresh entrants in government service." This means that the newly absorbed employees will be treated as fresh recruits except for the fixation of pay. Some officials feel that
those have been declared as surplus employees have been
enjoying all benefits of government service without doing
much work. In fact some of them including some drivers
who have been drawing salary from the
government/board/corporation had also been doing
alternative jobs in the private sector as they had ample
time at their disposal. |
Teachers observe 1-day fast ROHTAK, Oct 7 — Members of the Rohtak and Jhajjar district units of the Haryana Rajkiya Adhyapak Sangh, affiliated to the Sarv Karamchari Sangh, observed a fast in front of the office of the Deputy Commissioner here today in protest against the non-acceptance of their demands. The protesters submitted a memorandum to the Chief Minister, Mr Bansi Lal, through the Deputy Commissioner. Criticising the registration of cases under the Essential Services Maintenance Act against teachers, they described the "no work, no pay" policy as an attack on the democratic rights of employees. They demanded the
regularisation of services of the teachers on an ad hoc
and contact basis, removal of pay anomalies, time bound
promotion and bonus.
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BJP denies threat to government at
Centre KAITHAL, Oct 7 — There is no threat to the BJP-led central government in the near future despite aggressive postures adopted by certain allies. This was stated by Mr J.P. Mathur, a former MP and all-India vice-president of the Bharatiya Janata Party, while talking to mediapersons here yesterday. Mr Mathur said no doubt there were some minor differences between the BJP and its allies on some points, but this was part of the democratic set-up. Such a situation could not be avoided in a coalition government. All this posed no threat to the stability of the government. He hoped the government would complete its full term. He said the nuclear tests, solution of the long-standing Cauvery water dispute and setting up of the National Defence Council were some of the steps which would go a long way in giving new direction to the country. Regarding the imposition of economic sanctions on India after the nuclear tests, Mr Mathur said India was strong enough to bear the fallout of these sanctions. Asked about the water sharing dispute pending between Punjab, Haryana and other northern states, Mr Mathur said the BJP government was seriously thinking of preparing a national water policy to sort out water disputes as river waters are a national asset. On the question of a
abolition of octroi from Haryana, Mr Mathur said this
matter was already under consideration of the committee
constituted by the Chief Minister, Mr Bansi Lal. A
decision would be taken after its recommendations. |
Youths strangle 12-yr-old boy ROHTAK, Oct 7 — A 12-year-old boy was allegedly strangled to death by two youths near Sampla about 20 km from here. According to a delayed report, two youths both migrant labourers and residents of Bihar, with a view to punish the minor boy who has been identified as Ashok, caught him by the neck and squeezed his throat so hard that the victim died of strangulation a little latter. It is reported the boy had allegedly tried to molest a seven-year-old girl, the niece of one of the accused, who has been identified as Sunil. The other accused named in this incident is Ramakant and both are reported to missing. It is learnt the persons
involved in the case had been working as labourers at a
factory on the Kharkhoda road near Sampla. The police has
booked a case under Section 302 of the IPC. |
2 environment courts set up CHHACHHRAULI, Oct 7 (PTI) — The Haryana Government had set up two environment courts in the state at Hisar and Faridabad so that cases of wildlife offenders can be disposed off quickly. This was stated by Mr Subhash Chaudhary, Minister of State for Wildlife Preservation, while addressing the closing ceremony of Wildlife Week here today. The Minister said the government would spend Rs 2.50 crore on the protection and preservation of wildlife wealth in the state during the current financial year. He said eagle, partridge
and peacock were friends of farmers as they helped in
protecting the crops from insects. Similarly, fox and
wild bear protected the crops from rabbits and mouse,
while hyena helped in maintaining a pollution free
environment. |
Boycott of courts continue ROHTAK, Oct 7 -- The "confrontation" between lawyers and the district administration has hotted up. The District Bar Association has called off its stir, but will continue to boycott courts of the Deputy Commissioner and the SDM. The lawyers had observed a three-day strike from September 28 in protest against the demolition of a booth near the court complex by the authorities. According to Mr Joginder Nandal, President of the association, the booth was demolished without the issuance of a proper notice. The district authorities,
however, claim that the booth had been constructed on
disputed land and was illegal. |
Lawyers' threat to intensify stir FATEHABAD, Oct 7 — The District Bar Association has decided to intensify its agitation for the constitution of a district court here. The association has extended its strike till October 21. Earlier, Bar members had been on strike till October 6. Talking to mediapersons
here today, Mr S.K. Jain, President of the District Bar
Association, criticised the negative attitude of the
government towards the 'genuine' demand of the advocates.
He said local advocates had sent a letter to the Deputy
Commissioner on September 29 in which it had given
several suggestions regarding the setting up of district
courts but the DC did not send even a reply. He said a
deputation of the district Bar would meet Chief Minister
Bansi Lal to draw his attention towards their demand. |
Minister inspects recarpeted road PANCHKULA, Oct 7 — Following reports about the condition of a road which deteriorated within a day of being recarpeted in Industrial Area (Phase-I) here, the State Town and Country Minister, Mr Kishan Dass, visited the area. He was accompanied by the Commissioner, Town and Country Planning, Mr Bhaskar Chatterjee, Administrator, HUDA (Panchkula), Mr M. Kithan, along with other officials. Sources said that the minister after visiting the area was visibly annoyed at the negligence in recarpeting the road. He is reported to have sought a report from the engineering cell about the negligence. The work of recarpeting
certain roads in the Industrial Estate has been given to
a private contractor. |
Shopkeepers attack ST officials ROHTAK, Oct 7 — Shopkeepers of the local Quilla road reportedly attacked sales tax officials and damaged two vehicles this evening. According to information, the shopkeepers had a quarrel with the officials and through brick-bats. Later, they closed their shops in protest against the alleged high-handedness of the officials. The District Excise and
Taxation Commissioner, Ms Mukesh Gupta said the
shopkeepers attacked the officials without any
provocation. |
Badal visits Karnal KARNAL, Oct 7 — Mr Parkash Singh Badal, Chief Minister, Punjab today visited Shamgarh village, 10 km from here, to mourn the death of Mr Sukhjit Singh, who was related to him and was murdered on October 4. It is reported that the victim had gone to dine in the city. At about 2 a.m. two cars were seen at the residence of the deceased. Later, his body was found on the bed. The police has registered
a case under Section 302, IPC. |
Rice mill owner convicted FARIDABAD, Oct 7 — Mr P.L. Goyal, Additional District and Sessions Judge, today sentenced Vijay Kumar, a rice mill owner of Bagpur to one year's rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs 5,000 under the Essential Commodities Act 1955. In default of payment of the fine he was sentenced to undergo six months further imprisonment. According to the prosecution, Vijay Kumar had stored 39 bags of rice and 1060 bags of paddy in contravention of the Haryana Food Articles (Licencing and Price Control) Order 1955. The Judge refused to
release the accused on probation of good conduct because
it was desirable to deal with the economic offenders with
a firm hand. |
Concern over rise in crime SONEPAT, Oct 7 — Mr Surinder Singh Hooda, Chief Coordinator of the Berozgari Hatao-Kshetra Bachao Andolan Samiti, today expressed concern over the spurt in crime in Haryana and said the HVP-BJP alliance government led by Mr Bansi Lal, Chief Minister, had failed to curb lawlessness. Talking to mediapersons here, he said unemployment was causing frustration among educated youth. He said a demonstration would be held on October 31 in front of the refinery at Panipat in protest against pollution.
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